The Movie Peter and the Dragon is a live-action and computer-animated fantasy film directed by David Lowery. Starring Dallas Howard, Oaks Pegley, and Wes Bentley, the film is a reinterpretation of the 1977 Disney film of the same name and tells the story of a young boy named Pete and his friendship with a friendly dragon named Elliot. The storyline is driven by an emotional and warm bond between Pete and Elliott as they explore the forests of the Pacific Northwest and avoid capture by a group of hunters trying to capture dragons for their own benefit. Along the way, we see the impact their friendship has on other characters. They get to learn valuable lessons about love, loyalty, and imagination.